Recycled Rimu Clay Knives

Add a natural, handmade tool to your pottery toolkit with these shaping knives, crafted from recycled rimu. Each knife has its own unique grain, colour and tone, celebrating the natural character of the timber and giving every piece its own individual look.

Wooden pottery knives are versatile tools for shaping, refining and working with clay. Use them to smooth surfaces, refine contours, shape curves and tidy up the profiles of your work. They're particularly useful for wheel-thrown pottery and hand-building, allowing you to work with the clay in a responsive, controlled way while developing the forms and finishes you're after.

With three styles available, you can choose the shape and size that best suits your technique. The narrow knives are handy for more precise shaping and working along smaller areas, while the medium knife offers a broader profile for working across larger surfaces and refining more substantial forms.

Handmade from recycled rimu, these knives bring the warmth and character of natural timber into the studio. The wood is lovely to handle, and the simple, functional designs make them useful everyday tools for potters at all levels.

As each knife is made from natural, reclaimed wood, variations in grain, colour, tone and shape are to be expected. Your knife will have its own character, making it a unique addition to your collection of studio tools.

Choose your knife

• Rimu Long Narrow Shaping Knife: 220mm long × 16mm wide, with a tapering thickness

• Rimu Short Narrow Shaping Knife: 170mm long × 16mm wide

• Rimu Medium Shaping Knife: 170mm long × 26mm wide

Material: Recycled rimu wood
Style: Handmade wooden shaping tools
Please note: Each knife is individually made, so the grain, colour, tone and dimensions may vary slightly.

A practical and characterful choice for potters who appreciate well-made tools, natural materials and the beauty of reclaimed timber.